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9 hours ago in Lifestyle

There’s an easy way to get rid of all the reusable bags piling up in your home

The environmental impact of a reusable bag is relatively small, so ending up with a sizable stash isn't a significant problem. Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used. As for the excess, donate to food banks and thrift stores.

13 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Ithaca alderperson proposes pay raises for Common Council, mayor

Alderperson Robin Trumble describes the pay bumps as cost-of-living adjustments.

4 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

DIA looking for more help during Apple Fest

The Downtown Ithaca Alliance says they need more volunteers.

4 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Portion of Fall Creek Gorge Trail closed for Stewart Ave bridge work

Green metal bridge spans a rocky gorge, with dense trees on both sides and a distant valley beyond.

Officials say the affected section of the trail is scheduled to reopen on Friday, October 2.

4 days ago in Community, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Berkshire Free Library to host ice cream social

Freewill offerings will be accepted.

6 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

INHS to celebrate 50th anniversary with block party

INHS was formed in 1976.

7 days ago in Community, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Hollenbeck’s Cider Mill to open for season Saturday

Saturday marks the start of Hollenbeck's 94th season.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test

New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.

Sports

9 hours ago in Sports

Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?

The 43-year-old Justin Verlander has already announced this is his final year. Some other prominent players may also have made — or might be making — their last appearances in the major leagues.

9 hours ago in Sports

Injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels deprive the NFL of 2 young stars

Caleb Williams was carted off the field with a hamstring injury. Jayden Daniels needed a cart after he dislocated his elbow again. Williams and Daniels already were linked together as Heisman Trophy winners selected with the first two picks of the 2024 NFL draft.

12 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland football stays hot against Hartwick

The Red Dragons played well on offense and defense.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.

3 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland football to host Hartwick

Cortland enters the matchup with an overall record of 2-0.

4 days ago in Community, Local, Sports

Ithaca coach recognized on Good Morning America

On September 16, Ithaca's Rahmel Mack and four other coaches from across the country appeared on Good Morning America.

4 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland men’s soccer suffers first loss

The Red Dragons fell to St. Lawrence on Wednesday.

5 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland men’s soccer looks to stretch win streak

The Red Dragons will battle the St. Lawrence Saints.

National

3 days ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

1 week ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.

2 weeks ago in National

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.

2 weeks ago in National

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.

3 weeks ago in National

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.

3 weeks ago in National

Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.

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3 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Cornell releases statement on sexual violence allegations

On September 21, Cornell University issued a statement in response to the recently announced lawsuit alleging gang rape at a fraternity in 2024.

5 hours ago in Community, Education, Local

New associate principal joins New Roots school

Delmer Padgett III is a Candor, NY native and graduate of Ithaca College.

7 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local, Regional

Chemung County Sheriff’s Office investigating altercation at Nelly concert

Investigators are trying to identify someone who was involved in the fracas, which happened September 11 at Tag's Summer Stage.

12 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland football stays hot against Hartwick

The Red Dragons played well on offense and defense.

13 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Politics

Ithaca alderperson proposes pay raises for Common Council, mayor

Alderperson Robin Trumble describes the pay bumps as cost-of-living adjustments.

Entertainment

9 hours ago in Entertainment

Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, family representative says

Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

12 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland football stays hot against Hartwick

The Red Dragons played well on offense and defense.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders

Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.

3 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Food & Music, Local